s someone who loves fashion, you probably wouldn’t ever be able to tell by how I dress. On most days of the week you can find me in one of two variations of black jeans with some sort of hoodie on, and depending on if I woke up Alate, I’m probably rocking a hat. But if you knew me in my younger days of high school, you’d think I didn’t know a single thing about fashion. Before college, I rolled out of bed and wore whatever sweatpants I had on to school with moccasins and an old sports hoodie. That all changed when I got to college. I didn’t start wearing suits to class, mostly because I biked at first, but also a simple glance around campus would show you: we like to keep it casual. But even within those boundaries of keeping it casual, every day on campus I’d be inspired by someone’s fashion. Maybe it was someone rocking a fresh new pair of sneakers that I saw on Instagram the day before, or it was one of my classmates casually walking in wearing a Louis Vuitton belt. Other times it was little things like wanting to cuff my jeans “like that guy” or cut my damn hair because I looked like a scrub. I think the thing I noticed most through my days was how people were so free and able to express themselves through fashion. My high school fashion wasn’t just because I was lazy (okay it was mostly because I was lazy), it was also because the first day I wore Vans to school I was called “emo” and when I wore skinny jeans once, I was hit with, “Are those your sister’s?” In college, however, I nervously wore a cardigan to class only to be hit with compliments from classmates and total strangers. It was validating, and it felt incredible. From that moment, I wore what I wanted. My fashion Whether you’re spicing up your fashion, overhauling, or soul wouldn’t be dictated by blending in to avoid comments and searching, we all have to start somewhere. It took me 19 years to criticism, rather it was to wear what made me feel confident. realize sweats and moccasins in public are not acceptable so don’t And that’s the thing with fashion: it’s not a one-size fit all. feel like you’re too far behind. And if sweats and moccasins are your What I find stylish and fashionable might be a world away jam, ignore the haters because they’re just jealous they aren’t half from what you find stylish, but the important thing is that we as comfy as you. both wear what makes us comfortable. If you want to show off your muscles you worked so hard for in the gym, buy that Cheers, medium shirt even though you definitely need a large. And if showing skin makes you feel uncomfortable, the powers of a good cardigan are limitless. Trust me, I know from experience. Mitch Hooper Editor-in-Chief
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PEOPLE OF CAMPUS WOMEN MAKING HISTORY MONTH 28
FOOD & BOOZE A KINGDOM OF CHEESESTEAKS 36
COVER STORY BOOSTED POSTING 48
1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 7 BIG PICTURE BuckeyeThon is always a good time, but is there anything more fun than the Rave Hour?!
Photo by Collins Laatsch
8 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 9 his month in Crush tweet brings up an interesting would you rather debate. Would you rather go on a date with the cold Tmistress that is the Chemistry Department, or live in the dorms TOP 10 with someone hoarding an electric scooter in the room above you? @OSUCRUSH BY 1870 STAFF
TWEETS OF 4 FEBRUARY WAIT SO PEOPLE HAVE CRUSHES.. AND THEIR CRUSHES... LIKE THEM
1 BACK?????? SOUNDS FAKE BUT OK. 6 RTs, 227 Likes THAT GIRL WHO WEARS 5 7
CLOTHES AND WALKS PSA: calling someone’s First semester at block, I anxiety a joke or saying it’s was peeing outside with this AROUND CAMPUS not an excuse for how they random group of girls I met act is absolutely trash. and my boob was out so DURING THE DAY. Language like that is what then one of the girls flashed keeps the stigma around her tits because I was
YOU’RE CUTE, HMU. mental illness. Learn about embarrassed and ya I don’t 10 RTs, 570 Likes their journey before you have a crush on you but I
trash it. Thank you, next. want to be your friend. 2 17 RTs, 211 Likes 6 RTs, 210 Likes
6 8 The Chemistry Department for fucking me harder than anyone NOT THE A cute girl who will ever be able to. RIDICULOUSLY HEAVY will max out my 9 RTs, 244 Likes UNION DOORS. credit card. 4 RTs, 182 Likes 1 RT, 181 Likes 3 9
NOT whoever is keeping a Anyone born a Buckeye. You guys have so Lime/Bird scooter in their room on the 8th floor of much pride for your state and I love it. Jones. I can hear someone 1 RT, 177 Likes trying to ring it every 10 morning at ungodly hours. Take it back outside, you vile SO I KIND OF HAVE A THING FOR EMOTIONALLY UNAVAILABLE MEN WHO PAY ME NO ATTENTION disgrace of a human being. AND END UP MAKING ME FEEL LIKE SHIT BECAUSE I 8 RTs, 228 Likes HAVE NO SELF WORTH. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS?
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1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE MARCH
BY KATIE COOK
Ever wonder who @drumclaire is behind those CLAIRE DRUM OSUCrush: Banana Bread. JACK. @JackMaddr most dastardly and As the evolved species, it is crucial OSUCrush: Jack Maddr can we find new and innovative ways to hopelessly romantic butter me up and put me in at consume bananas. That’s where the 350. ;) banana bread discussion comes in. tweets? Or how the What’s makes banana bread so great? crushee reacted to an A curious comment that required more Is there a superior breakfast loaf? And investigation, let’s dig up some of the most importantly, how does one “get this OSUCrush tag? Well, so details on this secret admirer. And of bread”? further concern, why doesn’t the hit country jam “butter me up” exist?? does OSUCrush! We’ve Banana bread... is it the superior followed up on some of breakfast loaf? It’s very much the superior Is this your first time being breakfast loaf, but pumpkin bread is a Yes it is I mentioned on osucrush? close second especially in the fall! our favorite tweets to guess I didn’t even realize I was! dig up the details. What’s a more important factor in Do you know who wrote the tweet? No clue but I’m glad someone will let making banana bread, the level of me butter them up. moisture or the level of banana flavor? Definitely the moisture. It’s all in the texture! Is this comment in any way off putting to you? It’s like a line from a Are nuts crucial? If so, which nut best country song so I don’t know, I’m just accents the banana? Nuts are indeed surprised someone wants me to do crucial unless there are allergies but that to them. walnuts are the bomb.
Would you base a turkey with butter Home-made or store-bought? Home- or oil? Oil for that crisp skin texture. made always.
Would you ever meet face-to-face Alright alright, so what is the best If they were with this secret admirer? banana bread in the world? Bob Evans a sexy mama, sure! consistently has superior banana bread compared to other stores. 12 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE KATHLEEN @kathleen_fieri OSUCrush: Girl I met the gym the other day (think her name was Kate?). Anyway, you dumb thick.
Throughout OSUcrush’s history we’ve seen love blossom in the gym time and time again. But finally we will get an answer to the frequently asked question: is asking for the cute gym girls’ digits acceptable during a workout?
Is this your first time being mentioned? Haha yes! And it’s about time. :)
Do you know who wrote the tweet? I think so… To be honest, I don’t remember talking to anyone at the gym except in passing.
Are you at all disappointed the crusher didn’t spell thick like “thicc”? Absolutely, any reference to the darriere must be spelled as thicc, not thick. It’s elementary!
Yay or Nay: Asking for a girls number at the gym is okay? I say nay. If I am actively working out, don’t talk to me. Though, if I am not on the machine, go for it!
Were numbers exchanged and would you go out with this admirer? Haha to be honest I am still not 100% who this person is, so no numbers we exchanged, but hey maybe if we cross paths again! 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE DRUNK ZODIAC SIGNS: SPRING BREAK EDITION
’all, Spring Break is upon us and I’m not going to lie -I’ve been on the Spring Break state of mind since December. That’s what spending the first half of the Spring semester in Puerto Rico will do to you. Woe is me, really! But don’t you worry. The overlords Yover at 1870 are making sure I don’t enjoy myself too much. This edition of Drunk Zodiac Signs is designed so that you can trick your liver into thinking you’re in a tropical island. Salud!
BY NICOLE PIZARRO • ILLUSTRATIONS BY RYAN CASKEY
Virgo (AUGUST 23-SEPTEMBER 23) Gemini The procrastination needs to stop, my Pisces (MAY 22-JUNE 21) friend. Honestly, if you don’t get your shit together, your grades will begin to suffer. (FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 20) You need to relax, buddy. All these deadlines and no play are making you a dull Before you do that, though, get a Cuba It has been a rough semester, my friend. boy. Why don’t we mix things up a little bit Libre. Then get your shit together! That professor rating site did you dirty and this month and switch out our trusty ol’ Gin now you’re fighting for your life in your & Tonic with a Bird of Paradise cocktail? class. Say no more, fam. Go get yourself a Painkiller (the cocktail) and forget all your troubles. You’re welcome. Libra (SEPTEMBER 24-OCTOBER 23) Cancer Feeling like you’re having a bit of a dry Aries (JUNE 22-JULY 22) spell? Sometimes the best thing to do is to focus your energy (MARCH 21- APRIL 20) You sly dog, you. It seems like Spring cleared on productive your acne and raised your credit score in So, you’ve been late to a few things. That said, one fell swoop. You are feeling yourself classes and the professor is it might not be a and we can now giving you dirty bad idea to put all appreciate looks. Forget about feelers out there. that. Go shake your troubles with a Why not order a your thang Hurricane. You’ll certainly *cough* Sex on with a Dirty feel like you’re not in Ohio the Beach? Monkey. anymore, Toto. Leo Scorpio (JULY 23-AUGUST 22) (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22) Taurus Listen to me: one So maybe asking Brad to take notes for you (APRIL 21-MAY 21) bad grade does not the week before midterms might not have define who you are been your brightest idea. Good news is, as a student. You got You are killing the pain of missing that bonus this! Stop doubting it this month. It question in the test (which of yourself and start seems like the course would have raised your appreciating the all-nighters have overall score by a third of a moments when life certainly paid off. grade) is nothing that a Mojito knocks you down. You are glowing! Go can’t cure. While you’re doing treat yourself to a Mai that, try a Bahama Tai for a job well done. Mama. 14 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE Sagittarius (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21) Sagittarius, this is your year! That class that had you concerned at the beginning of the semester is finally making some sense. Go celebrate your achievements with a Piña Colada!
Capricorn (DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 20) You are a mood this month, Capricorn. You don’t have time to suffer any nonsense and your focus is a force to be reckoned with. You’re in it to win it. If you have the time, consider treating yourself to a Bushwhacker. I promise it will taste like sweet victory.
Aquarius (JANUARY 21-FEBRUARY 1) Spring Break is just around the corner. You just need to push yourself a little bit harder and you’ll reap the wonderful reward of alcohol poisoning. While you’re at it, try a Blue Hawaii.•
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Living in Columbus means there’s never a shortage On International Women’s Day, Kafe Kerouac is of events to go to, parties to hit up, and musicians 7hosting HeForShe to jam out with free admission, but with to check out. This list is curated by the editors here at 1870 Magazine, but we are always on the lookout that being said, donations are encouraged! All proceeds for the next must-see event! Have an event you feel from the event will be donated to Truckers Against the world must know about? Shoot us an email at Trafficking so bring a few bucks for a good cause. [email protected]!
AXIS PRESENTS VALENTINA FROM RPDR ALL STARS 4 AXIS NIGHTCLUB | COTA: 1
Don’t be a drag, just be a queen, and join Valentina from RuPaul’s Drag Race for a viewing party of the show’s season 11 8premiere. The party will take place at Axis Nightclub, but make sure you stick around after the episode ends because the real show comes later that night when Valentina takes the stage.
MARCH MADNESS STANDUP SHOW DONATO’S BASEMENT Join the Buckeye Standup Comedy Club at Donato’s Basement for a night of jokes to kick off the weekend leading into 9Spring Break. The doors open at 7 p.m. and jokes will start around 7:30 p.m., plus it’s free! It’s both the perfect way to send off into vacation, or laugh off the fact you’re too broke for a vacation.
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS GATEWAY FILM CENTER
Some of you have never woken up early on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons as a kid and it shows. This month’s feature is superheroes, so come ready for an action-packed morning. Any cartoon marathon isn’t complete without your favorite sidekick— a bowl of sugary cereal (the kind your mom never let you eat) will be provided.
PUBLIC COFFEE CUPPING ONE LINE COFFEE - SHORT 10 NORTH | COTA: 1 Calling all coffee addicts. One Line Coffee in the Short North is offering a unique tasting experience lead by one of their top baristas. Get to know your cup o’ joe and learn all about how to prepare your morning cup like a professional. Space is limited, but your $10 ticket cost earns you a $10 gift card at the end of the session so it’s technically free if you don’t think about it/aren’t a finance major.
16 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE AZIZ ANSARI THE PALACE THEATRE | COTA: 1
Best known for his role as Tom Haverford on 10the hit show Parks & Recreation, Aziz Ansari is now bringing his standup show to Columbus. His shows are doing well, and tickets are already selling out in other locations, so you’ll have to work fast. Treat yo self and don’t miss out on your chance to see Aziz’s personal style of comedy in action.
MUMFORD & SONS NATIONWIDE ARENA COTA: 8 11Mumford & Sons is coming to Nationwide Arena, and you don’t want to let this slip away. Known for their unique folk rock vibe, the British band has won countless awards, including Album of the Year and Top Alternative Artist. This is just one stop on their 60-date world tour; they will (not) wait for you, so don’t forget to buy your ticket.
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UNION CAFE ST. PADDY’S DAY BASH 16 UNION CAFE | COTA: 1 Looking for the best place to party on St. Patrick’s day? Well, you found it. Head to Union Cafe to celebrate with your friends, family, and some all day drink specials. Don’t get too tipsy before earning your green beads—if you forget to wear green, they may be the only thing keeping you from getting pinched.
RENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR OUAB FLICKS FOR FREE: THE PALACE THEATRE | COTA: 1 AQUAMAN (3.19-24) THE OHIO UNION
19Today for you, tomorrow for me, tonight for Rent. Over 525,600 20 DC fans rejoice; you can now watch Aquaman again, for minutes (x 20 years) ago the musical took Broadway by storm with free this time. Starring everyone’s favorite long-haired actor its unique story (and soundtrack) about love that you’ll never forget. Jason Momoa as the Its artistic characters bring their wacky personalities together to try titular character, and make their dreams come true throughout the musical’s two and find out what a half hour year. Bring tissues to this one—it seems fun at first, but happens when you by the end everyone will be sniffling. anger a man who can control the ocean. Anyone who has even a slight DIGIEYE crush on Aquaman THE WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS is encouraged to If you have a love for animated or live action attend. 20shorts, this is the event for you. These shorts are made by students from multiple Arts departments at OSU, and showcase their skills in creativity and design. The best part about this event is that it’s free, so you won’t be breaking the bank while watching great entertainment. MARCH MADNESS AT NATIONWIDE ARENA NATIONWIDE ARENA | COTA: 8
22Do your research and prepare your brackets because March Madness is coming to Columbus. The road to the Final Four starts at Nationwide Arena, where the first and second rounds will be hosted. Come out and support your favorite teams as they compete in one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. The bets are on.
OUAB FLICKS FOR FREE: ALTERNATIVE FASHION WEEK SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE GRAND FINALE RUNWAY SHOW SPIDER-VERSE 27THE OHIO UNION (3.27-28) EXPRESS LIVE! | COTA: 8 Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can. The 23Alternative Fashion Mob is a non-profit supporting local fashion first animated Spiderman film is what all Marvel fans are designers. They work to embrace, enjoy, and celebrate the Columbus talking about. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse follows fashion culture, and there’s no better way to join them than to attend the Miles Morales, a Brooklyn teenager who is bitten by a Grand Finale Runway Show of their annual Fashion Week. AFM believes radioactive spider in the subway. Through his adventures, that fashion should be accessible to everyone and invites the Columbus Miles meets many others who share his special talents, and community to participate in this showcase of Columbus’ own designers. together they battle to defeat the evil Kingpin and save the entire space-time continuum.
DIERKS BENTLEY NATIONWIDE ARENA | COTA: 8
Bet you think we’re sitting at home, no. We’re going 29to the Dierks Bentley concert. The country superstar is embarking on his Burning Man Tour which will stop at Nationwide Arena with special guests Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes, and Hot Country Nights. Sip on something strong and sing-along to all your favorite hits. You might not be drunk on a plane or somewhere on a beach, but Dierks can certainly take you there.
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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: THE MAN OF THE WOODS TOUR 31NATIONWIDE ARENA | COTA: 8 He’s bringing Sexy Back to Columbus, and we don’t know how to act. Justin Timberlake’s “Man of The Woods” Tour is coming to Nationwide Arena, and it’s sure to be nothing short of extraordinary. The show features cutting-edge special effects and lights, which can’t be missed with a 360-degree, multi- stage experience. No doubt JT will rock your body when he dance, dance, dances.
RHETT AND LINK LIVE
THE4.6 PALACE THEATRE | COTA: 1 Whether they are eating various animal organs or creating milk out of Cheetos on their YouTube channel, one thing is for certain: Rhett and Link pretty much have no limits. They are taking their show to the good old mythical Midwest, and this is your only chance to catch them live in Ohio!
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1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 23 BLOCK PARTY Get to know the new President and Vice President of Block O
BY TJ NEER | PHOTOS BY DAVID HEASLEY
The Block O is an iconic piece of Ohio State organizations is named after the block letter fandom group’s shenanigans. If you’re a lore. It is ingrained into us as students from itself, and its community has essentially student and looking to fully immerse yourself our first tour of campus or the first time grown into a fraternity/sorority full of the in everything Scarlet and Gray, you should we receive information in the mail from biggest Buckeye fans you’ve ever seen. From get familiar with Griffin Spielman and Nicole the school, or plastered at midfield when Zubaz pants at every basketball game to Zaayer, they’re the official Presidents of we watch the football team on TV. It’s an painted bodies in the middle of winter in Fandom (until next year, at least). effective piece of imagery that evokes exactly The Shoe, Block O is the propellant behind what Ohio State wants you to think: Let’s plenty of wacky, crazy, and totally necessary As Spider-Man taught me, with great power go Bucks. Bleed Scarlet and Gray. Rip their support of Ohio State athletics. comes great responsibility. Similarly, with the fucking heads off! leadership of Block O comes the preservation With the new year, though, comes change. of Zubaz pants. That’s why it should come as no surprise And for Block O, that means a new President that one of campus’ largest and most popular and VP residing over all of the Buckeye
Other than football and basketball, give me Best sports moment in your time at OSU? What’s harder: passing a final exam you your top 3 Ohio State sports teams to watch. And what’s something you hope to see didn’t study for or standing in body paint during your tenure as leaders of Block O? during a late-November matchup in Griffin Spielman: I would say my top 3 The Shoe? besides football and basketball are hockey, GS: The best sports moment I’ve been a part of was definitely going to the Rose Bowl this wrestling, and baseball. To be honest I love all GS: Definitely painting up for a zero-degree past year to see Urban’s last game. I would our sections though, they all have their own game, that’s something you can’t prepare for. culture and identity. love to see a national championship in my last year at OSU and in Block O. I already decided NZ: Definitely passing a final exam you didn’t Nicole Zaayer: Wrestling, hockey, and that I’m going—regardless of the location or study for. After an hour or so you’re basically volleyball. price! numb to the cold! NZ: To me, the best sports moment in my time at OSU was the 2017 football game against The Zubaz pants are staying, right? You Penn State. It was my first big game in Block O What can students expect from Block O can’t get rid of the Zubaz. and I got to watch the intense and emotional this school year? Any big changes? game from the second row of Block O south GS: The Zubaz will live on forever; there is with my best friends! GS: We want to keep building on our awesome no chance that will ever change. I actually culture of having a ton of fun and going crazy have more than one pair and have worn them cheering on the Buckeyes! Nicole and I are also outside of basketball games! both very passionate about philanthropy so that is something we want to work on for this NZ: Oh yes, the Zubaz are here to stay... coming year! Probably forever. NZ: Griffin and I are super excited to continue established traditions, bring back old ones, and start new ones! One thing we both have a passion for is philanthropy, so you can expect to see Block O a lot more involved in the community through philanthropy and community service! We are more than crazy students in our sections, and we are so excited to show that to everyone!
The best tradition at Ohio State is…
GS: Beating TTUN every year without a doubt. NZ: Singing Carmen Ohio at the end of every sporting event! •
If you’d like to become a member of Block O, head over to the Block O office in Keith B. Keys Center for Student Leadership in the Ohio Union, or check out their website for more information: blocko.org. THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COUNTER
BY BAYLIE SCHWAMBERGER | PHOTOS BY ETHAN CLEWELL
lmost every college student will get a part- me, I work at a cafe on campus and experience time job for different reasons: rent, spending this weekly. If I’m having a bad day it doesn’t A(beer) money, gas. Dining halls and cafes matter; if that latte isn’t overflowing and has are two of the most common jobs on campus, absolutely no foam, I’m getting an earful. I but as with any food service job, the customers decided to talk to two student workers—Kayla don’t seem to think about the people working and Steff—about their customer experiences. behind the counter as fellow humans. Trust *Spoiler alert: the customer is not always right.*
26 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE Though customization is Starbucks’ main selling point, mistakes do happen, and workers do correct drinks.” "...SOMETIMES Keeping a food place running smoothly is stressful enough, but at 12th Ave another layer is added because of one thing— Tapingo, the food ordering app everyone uses to try and save ITS NICE TO time before class. Contrary to popular belief, Tapingo orders are ' not at the top of the workers’ priority list. Using the app may save you time before heading to class, but it doesn’t put your order above others, something the app usually tells you if you HAVE THAT ONE look near the bottom. While Steff doesn’t deal with Tapingo orders at Rohr (it isn’t available), she interacts with two different types of generational customers that can sometimes become FRIENDLY FACE." difficult: millennial students and baby boomer professors. She says that if a cafe machine breaks or they are out of something, like a syrup, students are more likely to go with the flow and change their order, but professors sometimes get disgruntled and walk away without ordering anything. Professors As with any food service job, both Kayla and Steff’s first priority usually have the mentality of it is “your cafe, your responsibility,” is customer service. However, there are many things going on she says. While that is partially true, student workers cannot be behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. Kayla expected to fix a broken espresso or pop machine, and they are is a student manager who works at two connected locations, probably wishing it was fixed even more than the customers. Traditions at Kennedy, a dining hall, and 12th Avenue Bread Many customers seem to forget that the students working Company, a cafe style location, on south campus. Even though behind the counter have responsibilities outside of work, and that customers are her main focus, there’s a lot more to her job than it is just one aspect of their serving or taking orders. lives. Kayla wants people to “We have a lot of realize that even though her responsibilities, such as job is very important to her, cleaning up after the guests, having a good work-student- the dish room, and cooking life balance is hard. the food,” she said. In “Be kind to your food Kayla’s case, being a student service workers,” she said. manager gives her even more “They deal with a lot on the responsibilities, like placing daily basis from complete coworkers at different strangers...sometimes it’s nice stations and keeping tabs on to have that one friendly face.” everything that’s happening. Steff has a message for Surprisingly, she says guests people that work during that eat at Traditions, which college in general; working is more self-serve, are “not does not mean you are at a positive” more often than lower standard than others, people at 12th Ave, where whether you are working they usually have to wait for to fill time during your day, their food. make money, or just love coffee. And while doing so, your Steff is a barista at Rohr Cafe in Mason Hall on north campus. coworkers can become some of the best people you know. She describes working at Rohr as an “all hands on deck” kind of “We do work here...we just have a lot of fun together,” job, where you can be on the register one minute and making Steff said. “It can be very stressful, but at the same time your drinks the next. Everyone takes care of the customers, like coworkers are everything.” getting their food and cashing them out, while also cleaning and For those on the other side of the counter, keep in mind replacing things. Rohr is a “We Proudly Serve Starbucks” cafe, that your cashier, barista, server, whoever is only human; life which means that while it has some aspects of Starbucks, it is BY BAYLIE SCHWAMBERGER | PHOTOS BY ETHAN CLEWELL happens to all of us, and food service workers deserve the same not an actual location. Rohr is also part of The Blackwell Inn, so respect that they treat you with, even if that latte is not up to its pastries and sandwiches are made by the Inn’s bakers and your standards the first time.• chefs (RIP cake pops). However, that doesn’t mean that there is any less pressure on workers to be up to the Starbucks Standard. “If somebody comes in wanting something from Starbucks and they get lower, quality they are pissed,” Steff said. “You don’t mess with peoples’ coffee, ever. They will not be happy.”
1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 27 Woman MAKING History Month BY MADI TASK
Happy Women’s History Month, where you hear about bad ass women that you should’ve been hearing about all year long. Disappointed? Me too. It’s time to start recognizing women making history right now, so for this article the I interviewed women changing the world in large and small ways from the dot that is Ohio State.
CLAIRE CODER
We’ve all heard the successful college dropout stories Have you ever felt underestimated for your strength, of Steve Jobs, Michael Dell, and Mark Zuckerberg, but or like you’ve ever had to compensate to prove there’s another story that should be on that list, and it’s you’re as tough as the rest? Everyday. I don’t like to Claire Coder She had her monthly mishap on campus talk about, I like to show. I’m not someone who leads and immediately questioned why toilet paper was free with my gender, I think you lead by example. Making in public restrooms, but menstrual products weren’t? mistakes really doesn’t seem like an option, we’re going The next day, she dropped out to start her business, PHOTO BY NICK FANCHER to get criticized twice as hard and twice as fast. If you Aunt Flow. know that, it tends to make you better. You can’t stress about competing with anybody, you just do your thing Do you ever feel like you’re being underestimated and move on. When I first started training in 1984, I because of your age or woman-status, or do you was one of two women in a martial arts school. It was think people respect you as one of the big dogs? Yes difficult, but I appreciated full-integration training to underestimated. The overarching female mentality because there is something to be learned there. I now is that we are not enough—we don’t know enough. understand there are times when all-female classes We don’t have enough. We are not old enough, pretty are appropriate, because we share more when we can enough, savvy enough. Wherever we are at right now, identify with people and relate with them. is ENOUGH. What’s the best way for women to support other Where is there still progress to be made in terms women? Listen. Listen to what they’re saying and try of accessibility to feminine care? What are today’s to understand from their point of view. Listen with an biggest roadblocks? The problem is that periods aren’t open heart, an open mind, and try to be less critical normalized in society, once we normalize the topic, because in here I don’t see differences, I see women. then we can help reduce stigma. I think it is also still If people could understand that we all have the same a problem because not everyone gets a period, men anxieties, fears, questions, doubts, and we could work do not, therefore it is difficult for them to understand together on figuring out how to deal with them, how the specifics of why women and others get a period. If much more powerful we could be. everyone got a period, then it probably would not be as “taboo” of a topic. Talking about it and taking real, What is a personal piece of advice for women looking actionable steps is one of the most important ways to toughen up? Believe in yourself. That’s a tall order. to make change. The talk MUST lead to action. The You will be challenged on that point throughout your more awareness and access that society has to quality entire life, at different levels of your life. You must menstrual products and education, the less shame there believe in yourself for someone else to believe in you. will be. If you want to be that strong, independent woman as an example for someone else, you’ve got to start believing in yourself. [In class] we talk about mental JULIE LOEFFLER strength: digging deep and finding that strength inside of you that nobody’s ever told you about, or that you’ve Still looking for a 1-credit hour workout class to add never had to use before, but you have it. There are case to your senior year? Make it something worthwhile. studies of people who don’t know any fighting skills at Julie Loeffler teaches women’s self defense at Ohio all but they defended themselves successfully because State and is incredibly passionate about making they were ready to fight mentally. It’s important to me women understand that while your support systems are to build the mind, body, and spirit, it’s all-inclusive. important, there are going to be times when the only person you can count on to be there is yourself. 28 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE AWOW Advocates for Women of the World is a relatively new student organization that is dedicated to advocating for and organizing projects that empower women globally, which also means here at Ohio State. You may be familiar with their Banner Up campaign where they hang banners on off-campus housing (specifically Greek life houses) to raise awareness about sexual assault during welcome week, when the epidemic is at its highest.
What work does AWOW do here on campus? Besides Banner Up, we have Flow-And-Glow, our yoga event. All proceeds go to Days for Girls, an organization dedicated to reusable menstrual hygiene kits. Girls miss an average of 2 months every year of school because of their menstrual cycles. Teachers will take advantage of the fact that girls miss school every month, so they’ll ask for favors so that women can get products. No one thinks about them especially in disaster areas; it’s a necessity but it’s the last thing people think of.
What is the biggest difference between national and international feminism? Feminism around the world has to be more intersectional. In the US, you’re able to have white-feminism that is very specifically focalized on a sector of society that already has a good amount of privilege. Talking about global feminism, you can’t separate any issue of oppression from feminism because women face the brunt of all the issues. Something we like to say in AWOW is, ”If there’s a problem, women have it worse.” Whatever problems refugees face, women refugees face that and more.
What’s the best way for women to support other women? My friends call me a spiritualist, so I believe that your life is a reflection of what you are on the inside. The best way for women to support other women is for us to look inside and deal with this internalized depression that we all have. I don’t think we realize how that colors our reactions with everyone else (internalized bias, internalized racism, internalized sexism). We think we’re cool, we’re woke, because we have a nice button on our backpack, but maybe a girl makes us feel insecure and we call her a hoe. Those little manifestations really hold us back, because we can’t move forward unless we understand what it is that’s holding us back. Little steps we can take might not make all the carbon in the atmosphere go away, but it sends a message that you’re telling yourself, I am a global citizen. • 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 29
19 ways to make the most of your Spring Break in Ohio
BY KEVIN KEATON
Spring Break in Ohio may not be Blooms and Butterflies at sunny and 75, but break is break. Franklin Park Conservatory The Rooms@Easton and Botanical Garden Classes are canceled, campus Even if you didn’t go on a vacation, you can is dead—if it weren’t for work, FPCONSERVATORY.ORG still boost your Instagram clout by stopping your schedule would be wide Franklin Park Conservatory is having a Blooms at The Rooms@Easton presented by COSI. and Butterflies event from the 9th through the This five-room interactive art display includes open. So, if you’re stuck in Ohio 15th. If you have to be in Columbus, it might playing visual tricks with your eyes with the like most of us for spring break, be nice to enjoy the very best of spring here optical illusion room and a sticker room where with blooming flowers and butterflies over you place colorful stickers on an all-white here’s some fun things you can spring break. wall, creating a masterpiece as more visitors do to get off campus with your come through. down time. Open Sky Day Spa Columbus Coffee Trail OPENSKYDAYSPA.COM CBUSCOFFEE.COM If you are trapped on campus with your signif- Columbus Museum of Art icant other, there’s potentially no better way A relaxing tour a few of the coffeeshops in COLUMBUSMUSEUM.ORG to get recharged together than a couples mas- Columbus wouldn’t be a bad way to spend sage and facial for $250 (that’s total, not per your last Saturday morning over spring break. If you still haven’t been to the CMA, spring person). Your face will be glowing for a night At the very least, you can find a new study break is a great time to go check out one on the town after the one hour facial, and the spot because unfortunately, classes aren’t of the best museums in our city. It’s also free hour long massage will provide some much canceled forever. • on Sundays. needed relaxation. Photo by Brian Kaiser Photo by Collins Laatsch
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Grandview Food Tour Mad River Mountain/ Top Golf Columbus has so many distinct neighbor- Boston Mills Brandywine/ TOPGOLF.COM Alpine Valley hoods. It’s $58 to get a taste of Grandview Top Golf takes the idea of going to the driv- over spring break with this food tour, but it SKIMADRIVER.COM, BMBW.COM ing range and gamifies it. Here, you can hit stops at seven different restaurants so that’s balls at your own freedom and try to rack up plenty bang for your buck. If you’re into skiing or snowboarding, Ohio has plenty of options for you. Take a trip up a high score by landing each ball into one of 71 and the Cleveland area has Boston Mills, the marked pins, or partake in games like the chipping game which test your ability to Columbus Blue Jackets Brandy Wine, and Alpine Valley. If you want to stay a little closer to Columbus, Mad River hit at short distances. v. Boston Bruins Mountain is only about an hour away. NHL.COM/BLUEJACKETS Tuesday nights when everyone is out for Cleveland Food Scene Spring Break typically makes for a quiet True REST Float Spa at Easton East 4th Street in Cleveland has a nationally night at the bars, but a trip to Nationwide TRUEREST.COM recognized food scene. If that’s a little up- Arena on March 12 at 7 p.m. for some hock- Is there anything more relaxing than a float scale for you, check out Barrio (it’s basical- ey can add some much needed excitement. ly Condado, but in Cleveland) or Town Hall spa? If you’re feeling like you just need to un- Even if you don’t know a single thing about (coming to the Short North soon). With the hockey, sticking around for some Canadian wind, why not take a trip up to Easton and go to a float spa? West Side Market, Ohio City Burrito, Mitch- beers and potentially a fight on the ice makes ell’s Ice Cream, and tons more, you can’t go it all worthwhile. wrong with food in Cleveland. Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Downtown Brewery Tour ROCKHALL.COM Cavs vs. 76ers Cleveland, Ohio is home to the Rock ‘n’ Roll COLUMBUSBREWADVENTURES.COM Hall of Fame. It’s not exclusive to just rock NBA.COM/CAVALIERS Coffee, food, now beer. Columbus is full of music, as rap legends like Tupac have made It turns out the Cavs without LeBron are the delicious food and drinks, and spring break is their way into the Hall of Fame. It’s a great worst team in the league! The 76ers are pret- the perfect time to finally go explore Colum- little midday stop-off for a trip to Cleveland. ty good though. If you’re feeling some NBA bus’ restaurants and neighborhoods! Less basketball, this game on the 12th might be people on campus just means more space for the start of a fun night in Cleveland. expensive ass parking! 32 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE Photo by Collins Laatsch
Hocking Hills State Park PARKS.OHIODNR.GOV/HOCKINGHILLS Hocking Hills is mostly known for its ziplines. Those won’t be open during spring break but Hocking Hills is a beau- tiful park year round for hiking or just get- ting away from the city for a while.
Columbus Crew v. FC Dallas COLUMBUSCREWSC.COM Columbus’s beloved (and nearly former) soccer club will be taking on Dallas at Mapfre Stadium for an afternoon match- up on Saturday, March 16. Tickets for the game are relatively low (roughly $25), and for a little more money ($60), you can be sitting at midfield.
The Great Serpent Mound Ohio has the largest earthwork effigy in the world! It’s only open on weekends in March, but it’s absolutely worth the trip if you’re up to it.
Pro Football Hall of Fame PROFOOTBALLHOF.COM The Pro Football Hall of Fame sits right between Columbus and Cleveland off 71. If you’ve got a day to kill and you’re a sports fan, this is perfect for you. Plus, you’d bet- ter go now before Tom Brady gets in and ruins everything.
Columbus Axe Throwing COLUMBUSAXETHROWING.COM Does the stress of school having you look- ing for a release? Is your boss scheduling you non-stop? Whatever your excuse is, Columbus Axe Throwing is an entertain- ing way to blow off some steam and un- leash your inner lumberjack. • 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 33 TROUBLE IN BY SYDNEY RIDDLE
spring breakers share memories that hen one Ohio State student was a sophomore, Paradise she and her friends took the classic spring unfortunately last a lifetime Wbreak trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the hot spot for college drinking and trashing beaches with Red Solo cups. She was only 19, but wanted to spend her break like every other student: hammered. So, in preparation, she stocked up on all the fake IDs she could find. She brought two of her own, her 23 year old sister’s old ID and passport, her 24 year old sister’s old ID and passport, and lastly the fake ID of her roommate who couldn’t go on the trip. “I thought it was foolproof,” she said. Through one night of visiting three different bars, she did some damage in the tequila department. Each new bar was met with cautionary eyes from bouncers, but she always made her way in. “I thought I was being smart by not mixing liquors and sticking with one. But you know how tequila is. Pretty stupid in hindsight.” She, and her horde of five drunken friends, decided to go to the beach after the bars. That’s when the chaos ensued. “We were so obviously drunk, but so was everyone else so I didn’t think it was a problem,” buddies went down and the trip went hammered, and he was lost, so he “just she said. “On the walk to the beach we surprisingly smooth at first. No one had kept walking like a drunk idiot.” passed a few police officers patrolling the been arrested, no one had their fake IDs “Then, out of nowhere, the two guys area. I was skipping around and tripped taken away, and there were no trips to from the broom closet find me. I knew I on a curb.” the hospital. This is what he describes as was fucked,” he said. “They proceeded The contents of her purse spilled “successful.” to beat the living shit out of me. A cop out onto the pavement. She laid on the “Then came our last day,” he found me a little while after and I told ground as her friends recalled. “We were at him what happened. He kept calling me laughed when an officer a bar, obviously trying by the name that was on my fake ID so came over to see if she was to make the most of our my drunk ass was completely confused.” alright. That’s when he If I had to give one last day on vacation. We Backup cops were called and noticed five different IDs. piece of advice to got super hammered and ambulance was sent out. She was handcuffed and anyone about to go I was trying to find a “They didn’t end up finding the guys, shoved into a police car. on spring break it’d bathroom.” which fucking sucked. My nose was She was released later that be one thing: “Don’t What he thought to completely bashed in and my right eye was night with a court date and be the bathroom was swollen shut,” he said. “They fixed my nose a call to her parents. look in the broom actually a broom closet and gave me pain meds. Then the cops “My spring break was closets.” with one extremely walked in with my fake ID. They must have cut from eight days down ripped dude giving felt bad for me because they didn’t charge to one. As a 19 year old I another extremely ripped me with an underage, so I guess that’s one thought my life was over,” she said. “I can dude an enthusiastic blow job. good thing that came of this.” laugh about it now because it’s been three “I didn’t do anything wrong or If he had to give one piece of advice years. I also made a lot of friends during say anything to them,” he said. “I just to anyone about to go on spring break it’d my 50 hours of community service. immediately shut the door and basically be one thing: Maybe it made me a better person, I can’t ran away.” “Don’t look in the broom closets.” say for sure, but it makes for a really He told his friends the entire story. Names were left anonymous to funny story.” Maybe a little too loudly, he added. When protect those for future job prospects Another Buckeye has another happy they left the bar, he wandered a little and anyone seeking further education. • story from Fort Lauderdale. He and his too far away from his friends. He was A
OF KingdomCHEESESTEAKS CHARLEY SHIN
BY MITCH HOOPER | PHOTOS BY BRIAN KAISER
36 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE t started as an idea while thing.’ I decided to go back and Shin said this should be a place of melted cheese. And it’s a he was attending school finish, and I am so glad I did!” for someone to come and grab a model that he uses for where Iat Ohio State in the mid- meal that just tastes great, and to set up his businesses. If 1980s. After taking a trip to Thanks to the recent overhauls if they want to try something you haven’t noticed too many New York, Charley Shin had and remodeling on High Street a bit healthier, his wildly Charley’s posted up with his first ever cheesesteak. That and the businesses located successful Asian fast casual storefronts, it’s because Shin day brought a new love into his near it, Charley’s Philly Steaks restaurant, Bibibop (which predominantly sets up his life, and that love is flat-iron was placed on the chopping originated in Grandview in restaurants in places like Army grilled, covered in peppers and blocks and had to leave the 2013), is a nearby alternative. bases, airports, or malls where onions, and smothered with area in 2016. That little break This indulgence factor also limited options are available, melted cheese. away from campus didn’t last explains why he added chicken and a reliable cheesesteak long, and three years later wings to the menu and the with fries probably won’t let Charley Shin is the founder and Charley’s has returned to its science is relatively simple to you down. CEO of Charley’s Philly Steaks. original home spot as an off- him: people love chicken wings. His first ever restaurant grew campus eatery. Just like High “A cheesesteak made right, roots at OSU’s campus on Street and its changes, Shin “The generation has changed. I think there’s nothing High Street in 1986 when he has been able to stay adaptive When you look at millennials comparable,” Shin said. “I was still a junior in college. and perceptive of growing and gen-X, their lifestyles are used to eat a cheesesteak Though the dollar signs were trends with his restaurant. very different and we want every single day, and now, increasing while he was still to be a lifestyle brand,” Shin I’m a few years older [laughs] finishing out his degree in The fast casual experience is an explained. “The people who … Cheesesteak is something business administration with ever-growing trend, and Shin is come to Charley’s are not I still enjoy and I want to be a focus on finance and real aware of that. Consumers want exactly the same customers proud of everything I do so estate, Shin said he knew he food that is both tasty, and not who go to Bibibop. One is really all the ingredients that had to graduate from college full of processed ingredients looking for indulgence and the we use I can really say, ‘This is before he completely went in and preservatives so they can other is looking for healthier some good stuff.’” on the business. feel better about eating their ways of eating.” meals. Shin said Charley’s is “I had this temptation on if a part of that as well as they That mindset of keeping it Charley’s Philly Steaks is I’d go back to school or not only use ingredients like 100% simple is what Shin said he located on 1980 N. High St. For because I was already making choice USDA beef, but rather loves about Charley’s. What’s hours, check out the website at money,” Shin said. “There was than focusing on the health not to love? Quality steak, a charleys.com. • just something nudging me benefits, they focus on the soft roll, fresh peppers, onions, [saying], ‘It’s just not the right indulgence factor. and mushrooms, and loads
1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 37 BRUNCH MADNESS Decide what entree is champion through our brunch bracket
BY ALEXIS HALL
DOUGH MAMA’S HAM BISCUIT
JACK AND BENNY’S GUT BUSTER
HANGOVER EASY’S HOE BENNY
DK DINER’S BISCUITS AND GRAVY
TRISM BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL
FIRST WATCH AVOCADO TOAST WINNER
ANGRY BAKER TOFU WRAP
ETHYL AND TANK’S TATER TOT SKILLET t ’s March Madness baby! Unfortunately basketball isn’t really my cup o’ tea. Howev- er let me tell you what is - BRUNCH! It doesn’t get much better than eating breakfast foods at a time that teeters on the edge of not really breakfast time anymore. That’s I why pancakes and bacon for dinner taste so much better than they do when they’re eaten at 8 a.m. Plus, mimosas, (and I guess Bloody Marys if you’re in to drinking ketchup) enough said. What we have here are the best of the best brunch joints around campus. If you don’t agree, well sorry, but maybe we can meet up for Saturday brunch and I will gladly tell you why these champion picks are the best. So share this bracket with friends, each of you fill it out, and let the chaos ensue as everyone dukes it out over who holds the Break- fast Championship title. HIGHLIGHTS:
• A big lineup to look for is between TRISM’s blueberry almond butter smoothie bowl and the First Watch avocado toast. This may be the last season for the smoothie bowl, so I’m sure they will be going all out.
• Katalina’s pancake balls are a crowd favorite, but against the hardy skill of chicken AND waffles, that’s a show-down that could go either way.
• The Bloody Mary bar may seem like an underdog, but with Fox in the Snow’s main coffee contender out for the tournament, I’d say Standard Hall has a chance to win that one.
• Another match to look out for is between Dough Mama and Jack and Benny’s. Two true powerhouses and a promise for the matchup of the century.
BLUNCH’S SWEET POTATO PANCAKE
SUPERCHEF’S ELVIS WAFFLES
KATALINA’S PANCAKE BALLS
DRUNCH’S CHICKEN AND WAFFLES
FOX IN THE SNOW’S BANANA BREAD
STANDARD HALL’S BLOODY MARY BAR WINNER
UNION CAFE’S BRUNCH BUFFET
NORTHSTAR CAFE’S TURKEY HASH The coldest months are behind us and constant warm weather is finally on the horizon. The Oval squirrels are BoujeeBooze crawling out of hibernation, and going COCKTAIL: TEQUILA SUNRISE out during the week is all the more tempting. Spring Break is coming soon Expand your drinking palate with this enough, with many opportunities to monthly installment of new booze kick back and try out some new drinks during a night (or day) of drinking. Kiss those extra layers goodbye and celebrate with a glass of either of BY BRANDON BLOOM these beverages.
BEER: SHOCK TOP BELGIAN WHITE The Shock Top logo screams nice weather like a blend of all the wonderful cocktail —an orange peel with sunglasses and a garnishes married with a smooth ale. The mohawk of wheat. Initially distributed as a 5.2% ABV is an added bonus to this citrus seasonal beer, it is now common enough to flavor and against competing mainstream find on tap at your local bar or in a 6-pack at brands. Condensation slipping down the the liquor store. The Belgian White is fairly sides of this amber-colored brew in a pint light and won’t fill up your stomach after glass is a beautiful sight, so be sure to snag having a few rounds. Brewed in orange, one next time you’re out. lemon, and lime peels, Shock Top tastes
40 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE COCKTAIL: TEQUILA SUNRISE Going heavy on the vitamin C for this edition of Boujee Booze, next up is the classic Tequila Sunrise. The simple combination of tequila, orange juice, and a splash of grenadine is a versatile combination for anytime and anywhere. If you’ve never tried tequila and don’t want to go through the process of taking the shot, order the sunrise. If you’re not a fan of mimosas or screwdrivers, this is a great alternative to get that morning OJ in at Sunday brunch. The best part? It’s a wells drink. That means it is included in all those wonderful bar deals each weekend. The Tequila Sunrise is a versatile go-to if you’re feeling a bit adventurous but don’t want to spend too much. On the other hand, If you’re feeling a bit more high-class, you can opt for a better tasting tequila from a higher shelf. The mixture also resembles an elegant sunrise, so if you’re looking for an attractive view to match your drink, I’d highly recommend this one.
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42 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE artenders come in all shapes and sizes, and What’s the worst way to get your attention on a busy night? Walking behind the bar. You’d be surprised, it happens all the time. from all walks of life. Who’s to say who is best equipped to give you what you need when you What’s the most overplayed song at the bar? B This is gonna sound crazy, but “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah sit down across the bar? Bartenders. Professional babysitters, part-time psychologists, and a drunk’s Carey. It’s on year round here. best friend. When you need to know the best spots to What’s your go-to cocktail lately? get your drink on around campus and who to chat up My go-to is Pink Starburst. It’s whipped vodka, Watermelon Pucker, and while you’re there, we’ve got you. lemonade, and it can be a shot or a mixed drink.
What’s your go-to beer lately? White Claw, I’m not really a beer drinker. BY KEVIN KEATON PHOTO BY COLLINS LAATSCH When you’re not at Lucky’s, what bars do you go to? I’m always at Lucky’s. Even when I’m not working, I always end up here somehow. What do you have going on for St. Paddy’s Day? St. Paddy’s Day is huge here, it’s so much fun. We have Irish step danc- What do you like to do in your free time? ers come in, and a bagpipe group comes in; we’ll have stuff going on all I like to gamble. I go to Hollywood Casino and Scioto Downs with the day. We even have a countdown for it [points to countdown clock on horses. I like Scioto Downs over Hollywood—there’s no table games at the wall]. Scioto Downs though, just slots.
What’s the craziest or weirdest thing you’ve seen as a bartender? If you could drink with anyone—dead or alive—who would it be and what Honestly, that’s impossible. The list is endless. After the national cham- would you drink? pionship game, a bunch of people got tear-gassed and came running in Taylor Swift, I know it’s such a basic answer. We’d drink whatever Taylor here with burning eyes. That was pretty crazy. Swift wants to drink.
What’s the best way to get your attention on a busy night? Finish the sentence: Lucky’s is the best bar on campus because… LINDSEY FESTER If it’s busy, you shouldn’t have to get my attention. If you’re patient, I’ll We’ve got a little bit of everything—we have euchre night, club night, LUCKY’S STOUT HOUSE get to you. there’s game days—there’s something for everyone here.•
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Boost your spring break fit with this casual look
prang Breaaaaaak! Everyone knows about college spring break. Even the movies mythologize it. When it comes to partying on Spring Break,S or just chilling on the beach, it’s all about being able to stay versatile for those moments you need to step in a bar to refuel as well as comfortable when sweating it out in the sun. This outfit is easy to put together, and it won’t require you to go on shopping spree so you can save your money for exploring (or alcohol).
SHIRT Here’A.s my one piece of advice: Don’t spend it in boring outfits. Get yourself a nice, light short-sleeve button-up with a print that’s a little, you know, out there. For example: Find one with pineapple floats on it. (Or any tropical fruit. Or maybe some flamingos. You get the idea). Unbutton those top two buttons and let your chest show, and let the good energy of Spring Break course through your veins (or wait, maybe that’s a couple daiquiris?). I got mine at TJ Maxx for $15.
SHORTS I’mB. going to impart something on everyone that I hope you already know and I learned way too late in my life: Showing off your thighs is great. And I’m not sure there’s a better pair of shorts in the world than the 7-inch shorts from American Eagle that come in every color. You won’t ever be a true captain of the thigh seas if you constantly hide the upper part of your leg.
SHOES Alright.C. I know boat shoes are a certified Frat Boy Move, but there’s a reason they work. They go with damn near anything, they’re comfy as hell, and are just as easy to slip on in the morning (afternoon?) with a hangover as they are to toss off before jumping in the pool. Mine are Kenneth Cole Unlisted boat shoes in navy.
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enim doesn’t need to be in the form of pants. Denim dresses are just as versatile as a pair of jeans! And why not spice up yourD denim with some of today’s trends?
A. DRESS I had been looking for the perfect denim dress for months when I finally saw the one *cue the confetti* in Topshop. Not only does the full zip-up closure give me a great silhouette, but a denim dress can literally be worn with any color or material jacket.
B. JACKET A classic leather jacket. Need I explain more? I prefer ones like this with lots of embellishments like zippers.
C. PURSE I’m a sucker for anything with animal print. Leopard and snakeskin are the two hottest prints right now, and when you have a solid colored outfit, a printed accessory becomes your statement piece! To make any outfit Insta-worthy, I always add a statement piece.
D. HAT All aboard! Just kidding, these train conductor looking hats are actually called cabbie or newsboy hats. I rocked one of these in 2005 and guess what...they’re back.
E. BOOTIES These shoes that I found at a thrift store were basically made for me, all the way down to the ankle cutouts that show off my airplane tattoo. This sleek, shiny material is called PVC, and it’s hot! The black makes these shoes super versatile, and the PVC adds a little more visually. A Warmer Days
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48 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE and it has way more impressions than my other posts.” When it comes to the photo itself, they recommend keeping a couple things in mind. Most important of all, is lighting. They both agreed that outdoor lighting during the day is the best and that Adobe Lightroom is the best for making your feed feel more cohesive. Posts on Instagram aren’t just for the entertainment of others, however; at the end of the day these selfie queens prioritize their own interests and preferences when it comes to their posts. Veak is very passionate about loving what you’re doing while you’re doing it. “I think one of the best parts about Instagram is that you can express your creative side,” Veak said. “Your personality shows through the Instagram. I’m bubbly and positive so I want my photos to be brighter and colorful, so that’s how I tend to edit my photos.” For those of you starting to take interest in being an influencer, Char encourages you to be confident and bold. “Sometimes I’ll ask them myself. I’m not afraid to say ‘Hey! Do you want to send me this outfit in exchange for a post?’ Sometimes they say yes and sometimes they don’t, but I’ve gotten very comfortable with asking. One day I’m hoping to get to the point where I can make money off of a post, but for now getting free stuff in the mail is really nice.” To help know your numbers, anyone can turn their Instagram into a “business profile” by working through your settings; it’s just another way to think analytically about the impressions your posts have on both followers and non-followers. You can use this to your advantage if you’re making the turn from personal to passion. The two share important perspectives about using social media while still prioritizing your mental health. They want to dismantle misconceptions about women who obsess over their posts, and advise people looking to take it more seriously to take caution. “I have to remember that the minute I stop enjoying Instagram, I shouldn’t do it anymore,” Veak reminds herself. “I still like going outside for no reason to take photos. Not everything’s an ad or a paid post. Everyone is too busy comparing themselves, thinking ‘I don’t BY MADI TASK | PHOTOS BY BRIAN KAISER look like that’, ‘I don’t have the money to do that’, but remember a lot of it is curated. Enjoy someone’s picture but don’t think too much about it.” t’s the burnout time of year, Buckeyes, and we know some of It’s not about cloning yourself to fit someone else’s definition of you are looking to social media for any sort of validation these success or aesthetic, it’s about making it the best version of your own days. Looking for a way to step up your profile to the next brand, according to Westfall. Social media isn’t just about updating level? Look no further than Valerie Veak (senior) and Char the world with what you’re doing or where you’ve been, it’s about IWestfall (junior), two Ohio State roommates who share one inspiring people to get moving and travel or to feel something new, important thing in common: they’re crushing it at all things fashion, the way art is supposed to be. beauty, and Instagram. “Make your profile stand out, and know thatthat’s better: that’s As I interviewed the two, I couldn’t help but notice their outward my motivator to not compare myself to others. I see Instagram as my positivity and inspiring connection to each other. They found own personal gallery,” Westfall explained. “I know Val’s feed by heart themselves finishing each other’s sentences and bouncing from [laughs], I know how many likes she has, we are constantly looking professional opinion to personal preference when it came to social at each other’s profiles. We do it because we truly enjoy it, we enjoy media and fashion. While Westfall (@charlene_westfall) grew up the artistic aspect of it.” doing pageants and taking more and more interest in all things bling Veak agrees that Instagram’s diversity in style and content is and couture, Veak (@valveak) credits her Insta-fame to her simple what makes it so addictive and enjoyable to work with. desire to share the clothes she’s always loved wearing. Thinking that their profiles are misleading or “fake” however, “In high school, I would post my outfits because I liked to share is far from the truth. When Westfall thinks about what she wants what I was wearing and it would take off little by little. I had 6,000 to see in others’ profiles and even her own, the answer is diversity followers and back then, that was so much to everyone. Being an and authenticity. influencer wasn’t even a thing,” Veak recalls. “I don’t want to have the same pose in all my photos. I don’t have Today she sits at 54.1K followers and is only moving up. I asked my hand on my hip standing in every photo. People want to see real them what their most-liked Instagram post was, and why they life, but you have to make it look good. Life is never perfectly staged. thought it was so successful. It’s a balance between making it look good—” said Westfall. “A dream experience always gets a lot of attention, and I “but not being fake about it,” Veak finished. “They just want think accomplishments do, too. On social media people want to relatable content.” • congratulate you,” said Westfall, referencing her win as Miss Buckeye State and most-liked Instagram from 2017. Veak’s “dream experience” came in the form of attending Coachella, which she said a lot of people who don’t get to go always Still needing some more inspiration? Feel free to follow these two want to see, and putting the photo in their line of sight just takes a on Instagram to check them out for yourself! Char Westfall (@char- couple quick things to include. “I tagged the location, hashtagged it, lene_westfall) and Val Veak (@valveak).
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50 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE hether you’re a makeup novice or own every James Charles palette, makeup is a part of everyone’s daily routine. For some, this is a full personalized regime that they swear by, Wand for others, they simply apply foundation, swipe on mascara and call it a day. Either way, makeup is an investment, both time and money, so why not do it right? And there’s no better way to learn than to get a makeover by a pro. Going out or going to class, I learned some tips and tricks from beauty Instagrammer Amanda Frederick to brighten up your look.
Primer: - Primer is a MUST. It hydrates your skin throughout the day and helps your makeup stay on longer.
Foundation: - Frederick uses demi-matte foundation because it gives you wetter look, without looking too dry and flat. - Protip: Nobody thinks to put foundation on your ears or in the corner of your eye, but these are spots that people often miss. Putting foundation here can make a huge difference. - If your foundation doesn’t match your skin tone perfectly, be sure to bring it down on your neck - Protip: Dab don’t drag.
Concealer: - Put concealer on problem areas and under the eye. - Protip: Spray concealer brush with setting spray first, it make the concealer blend into the skin easier, less cakey.
Contour: - Areas to hit: Under cheekbones, top corners of the forehead and outside of the bridge of the nose to slim your face and give it dimension.
Highlighter: - She loves and used highlighter because it brightens your face without having to cake it on. - Areas to hit: Tip of nose, apples of cheeks and middle of the forehead.
Eyeshadow: - If you don’t typically use dramatic eyeshadow shades, she recommends sticking to nudes, champagne and blush colors. - Get creative and blend different shades together such as purples and golds like this look here. - Protip: Always put a darker shades in the outer crease. - Protip: Put white setting powder under the eye before doing your eyeshadow because if eyeshadow gets on the skin it will ruin your makeup.
Setting spray is life: - Sets your makeup into your skin and instantly gives it a smoother look, plus you can get affordable versions that work great. - Protip: Fan it to dry before you do anything else.
Other: - She’s trying to go cruelty-free with her makeup and using up all the palettes she has that test on animals so she can fully transition to cruelty-free products. •
To check out Amanda's Instagram, follow her @amanda_frederick.
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52 1870mag.COM • March 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE 1870mag.COM • MARCH 2019 • 1870 MAGAZiNE ometimes, we all need his usual style choices, he explained why I use them and how he could that little nudge or that he normally goes for a more laid possibly benefit from them. We push from an unlikely back and safe look, so I asked him talked about beard oil being essential S source to become to take a chance and see if we could and helpful in managing the health a better version of edge up his look a little. There’s of your beard. I also explained that ourselves. Taking the time to take nothing wrong with a more relaxed adding a toner (alcohol free) to his care of yourself is just another way approach to clothing, but I wanted usual skin care regimen would help of showing some much needed self- to give Kevin a little zest to his look. remove excess dirt and oil, balance love. The reboot of Queer Eye took We decided to start with some black the pH of his skin, and help control the world by storm, as it defies jeans that were slightly faded with a acne. My favorite skin care product stereotypes and shows us that pair of red Dr. Martens that he had. is the retinol serum, because these it’s important to put effort into derivatives of Vitamin A help boost ourselves because we are worthy Looking deeper into his closet, collagen production (reducing of it! This month, I was feeling I was slowly realizing that Kevin wrinkles and fine lines), unclogging very inspired by the Fab Five and was a thrift guru, but just needed your pores, and encourages skin cell decided to bring that energy to 1870 some help putting things together turnover that evens discoloration by doing our own mini Queer Eye in a new way. When I asked if he and radiates the skin. Last but with a Buckeye makeover. Thanks had any distressed jackets, we certainly not least is making sure to Ohio State senior Kevin Keaton found this really cool distressed to use a moisturizing lotion with for courageously volunteering, we light jean jacket an SPF!! That is were able to give him some tips, and that had patchwork probably the easiest change up his aesthetic to bring out designs all over it, “I swear Jonathan and most important a little more edge to his laid back something that is Van Ness was way to protect your hipster vibe. (Unfortunately, due super in right now! skin, cause harmful to broke boy production budgets I swear Jonathan somewhere UV rays can affect and lack of culinary skill, the home Van Ness was the pigmentation of renovation and cooking portions somewhere asking asking, ‘Can you your skin at any time won’t be included in this segment.) “Can you believe??” believe???’ “ of the year! We put that over Going into this month’s Queer a light patterned In the end, Kevin Eye segment, because a majority of shirt in order to lighten the look up didn’t REALLY need a makeover, us are rolling on a very limited college a bit and add some color contrast to more like an update to the software budget, we decided to do a makeover the solid of the black in the pants. of his wardrobe. Queer Eye is about with the clothes Kevin already The color of the pattern in the shirt so much more than a makeover, as has. Sometimes what you need is paired nicely with the Dr. Martens the show depicts a transformative right in front of you, it just takes a too, and all that was left was the process that brings out the best fresh pair of eyes to show someone symbol of the modern day edgy qualities in people, with a large a new or different perspective, college kid, a black beanie. focus on loving yourself, and putting especially when it comes to clothing. in the effort to be the best version of I noticed that Kevin seems to be into Clothing wasn’t the only thing we yourself both inside and out. Kevin thrifting, color, and prints. When covered, boys and girls! We also got is a really cool guy with great taste, doing a quick analysis of his closet, down to the nitty gritty and talked and all I had to do was give him a there were some really nice pieces skin care and grooming. I brought more “out of the closet” point of to start, so I had a good amount to over my products and walked Kevin view. • work with. When I asked him about through each of them, explaining
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Bots, Brands, Bogosand Looking for some Supreme? OSU student and reseller Adam Demetriades can help
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“I think the draw is having something that other people can’t readily get, not because it’s expensive, but it’s elusive.” — Adam Demetriades.
hen talking to Demetriades about his Supreme collection, those words perfectly described the culture that surrounds it. In the age of the internet and Instagram, Wfinding your “brand of originality” is often linked to the clothes you wear and how you present yourself. And when it comes to Supreme, originality goes hand-in-hand with their “drop system” which releases a limited amount of clothes on Thursdays. If you weren’t in line at a Supreme store in New York, or one of the lucky ones to make it on the server without it crashing, the odds of you getting a simple yet iconic box logo t-shirt are slim to none creating a hype and craze around each weekly drop. However, that isn’t your only option. These “rare” pieces have stirred up a rather large resale market where a simple box logo t-shirt goes from $54 to upwards of $600. Yeah, $600. For a t-shirt. This is where Demetriades comes in. He’s been a Supreme collector for more than a year now, and he’s looking to connect with other resellers and collectors at Ohio State.
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How deep are you into Supreme collecting? Oh, I love accessories when I can get my hands on them. Usually I stick to the more “budget” accessories that are more trinket-related. Like for example, I snagged the work gloves and the industrial marker last season. I mostly stick to clothing, though.
How did all of this begin for you? It seems like Supreme came from the underground skating scene and now it’s everywhere. I actually had a good friend introduce it to me in the summer of ‘17 while we were in Germany of all places [laughs]. She had this super cool Supreme bag and I thought it was so clean. I looked into it and taught myself how to start buying and the rest is history … I personally like it because I do skate, and it’s one of those brands that is a status symbol but also looks really cool, is affordable at retail prices, and I love their designs and ideas. I’d say without a doubt that it has become exponentially more popular in recent years, and those who were in the know before had it so much better if you wanted to wear what you buy because of the increased difficulty of buying.
How have you managed that buying “rare” items process? Oh, I am not ashamed to admit I have a bot that assists me in buying. You practically need one to get anything cool these days. The drops are on a fixed schedule and you can find a “leak” list of this week’s drop items so you can plan ahead and pick what you want your bot to grab.
What’s been the hardest thing to not be able to get on a drop day? Any week that an item with the classic Supreme box logo drops, it’s a bloodbath. You’ll get site crashes, transaction errors, and forget about trying to go in without a bot. It sells out in literal seconds; under five usually. I still have yet to get one, and I usually don’t even bother because taking an L hurts a little inside.
What’s been your favorite pick up on drop day? My favorite cop would have to be my Akira long sleeve tee. I’m a huge fan of that movie and the shirt looks awesome. The reason I bot is that I want to pay retail prices for cool clothes instead of the resell price which can be marked up two to six times the retail price. I resell to make up for what I buy, and it’s a tidy system.
How far in the resell market do you go? I’ll usually either sell to some friends back home if they ask me to grab it for them. If there’s some hot item that people are hyping, I’ll stick to GRailed or StockX if I think it will sell well. I’m probably about 1:1 on my money spent/money made back on Supreme. I love rocking my personals [laughs].
So how much Supreme do you own? How long did it take you to get your collection this large? It’s honestly nothing too crazy. Like I have maybe 10 tees, a jacket, a bag, accessories, hella stickers, and probably some I’m forgetting…[It took me] maybe a year? It’s sort of addicting!
What are some giveaways for finding fake or knock off Supreme? Nothing apparent for most products since the logo is fairly simple. However, Supreme rarely makes generic items like lanyards, the biggest culprit, with the box logo on the front. Usually, you can look at the archives to see if the item exists and then from there you can check validity. It’s not an exact science as verifying true designer brands, but the level of knockoffs are making it that way.•
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